Surfshark: Secure VPN service

Surfshark: Secure VPN service

Tools
4.6
28.2M+ Downloads
"Secure your connection with a fast VPN — comprehensive online safety in one tap."

About this app

Surfshark is a secure VPN and online security app that helps everyday Android users protect their internet connection, block ads and trackers, and reach content from other countries. One subscription covers unlimited devices — phones, tablets and Android TV — with 4,500+ servers in 100+ locations. It's built for people who want a fast, private internet connection without learning anything technical.

Why choose Surfshark?

✓ Unlimited devices on one account — protect the whole household.
✓ 4,500+ servers in 100+ locations, including a USA VPN and UK, Japan, Germany, Brazil, India.
✓ Ad blocker built in — no second app to install.
✓ Post-quantum WireGuard and a proprietary protocol for a fast VPN connection.
✓ Set-and-forget: one tap connects, auto-connect keeps it on.

Private and secure by default

• Secure VPN encryption hides your traffic from your internet provider, network owners and snoopers
• Public Wi-Fi protection — connect at airports, hotels and cafés without exposing logins or card details
• Ad blocker stops ads, trackers and malicious pages, so pages load faster and fewer companies profile you
• Data leak monitoring alerts you if your email, ID or card shows up in a breach, so you can change passwords early
• Personal data masking creates alternative details for sign-ups, keeping your regular email out of marketing lists
• Phone number masking gives you a spare number so your regular one stays private
• Text message protection flags phishing links in your messages before you tap them
• Antivirus and email scam checker catch malware and fake messages
• Web content blocker, Dynamic Multi Hop, Rotating IP and Dedicated IP for advanced control

Common questions

Can I use Surfshark on all my devices?
Yes. One subscription covers unlimited devices at the same time — Android phones, tablets, Android TV, laptops and more.

Does Surfshark work for streaming while travelling?
Yes. Connect to a server in your home country to reach the streaming platforms and websites you already pay for while abroad.

Is Surfshark a fast VPN?
Surfshark uses WireGuard and its own protocol for high-speed connections built for HD streaming, gaming, and large downloads.

How do I set up Surfshark on my Android phone?
Install the app, sign in, and tap Connect. Auto-connect can turn the VPN on automatically whenever you join an unknown Wi-Fi network — no manual setup needed.

When to use it

→ On public Wi-Fi — airports, hotels, cafés, campuses
→ Traveling — reach your home country's content and services abroad
→ Streaming and gaming — a fast, secure VPN that keeps speeds high
→ Family devices — cover everyone's phones and tablets with one plan
→ Everyday browsing — fewer ads, fewer trackers, less profiling

How it works

1. Install Surfshark and sign in
2. Tap Connect, or pick from 100+ locations
3. Browse, stream and shop on a protected connection

Works with your devices

Android phones, tablets, Android TV, plus Windows and browser extensions.

Get a secure VPN, an ad blocker, and everyday online protection in one app. Online security made easy.

Privacy policy: https://surfshark.com/privacy
Terms of service: https://surfshark.com/terms-of-service

App Info

Version
Updated on
N/A
Size
Requires Android
Installs
28.2M+
Category
Tools

App Permissions

  • Contacts
    • read your contacts
  • Location
    • approximate location (network-based)
    • precise location (GPS and network-based)
  • SMS
    • read your text messages (SMS or MMS)
    • receive text messages (SMS)
  • Phone
    • read phone status and identity
  • Photos/Media/Files
    • read the contents of your USB storage
    • modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
  • Storage
    • read the contents of your USB storage
    • modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
  • Microphone
    • record audio
  • Wi-Fi connection information
    • view Wi-Fi connections
  • Device ID & call information
    • read phone status and identity
  • Other
    • receive data from Internet
    • Modify Google service configuration
    • mock location sources for testing
    • view network connections
    • full network access
    • change your audio settings
    • run at startup
    • draw over other apps
    • prevent device from sleeping
    • Google Play license check
    • read Google service configuration

Ratings and Reviews

4.6
Total ratings
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Pete P
Nov 06, 2026

Limiting Functionality for Some or Many Devices? Multihop and other features deleted from use on Amazon Firesticks and who knows how many other devices. This was once upon a time such a versatile and great app. Now the development effort has shifted from maintaining a great app to let's add features that create further exposure to data breaches.

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Chuck Magno
Nov 06, 2026

nice

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Dustin Morgan
Nov 06, 2026

New updates now keep app randomly getting closed to save resources on both of my Android TV's. Never use too do. App has become a bloated memory hog. On laptop it uses more memory than any other program I have running as well.

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Tony Green
Nov 06, 2026

Fab works everything

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Vince K
Nov 06, 2026

I figured it was time for an update. This app has actually turned out to be so much better than I expected and it's always improving. 5 stars and 2 thumbs up.

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Mike Scott
Nov 06, 2026

easy to connect 😄